Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride by CVS PHARMACY, INC

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Diphenhydramine HCl USP 25 mg Gelcaps

Active ingredient

(in each gelcap)
Diphenhydramine HCl USP 25 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses

■ for relief of occasional sleeplessness
■ reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep

Do not use

■ for children under 12 years of age
■ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
■ with other drugs that cause drowsiness such as antihistamines and nighttime cold/flu products

Ask a doctor before use if you have

■ a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
■ glaucoma
■ difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
■ heart disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers or any other sleep-aid

When using this product

■ avoid alcoholic beverages and other drugs that cause drowsiness
■ drowsiness will occur
■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Overdose warning

Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions

• take only one dose per day (24 hours) see Overdose warning
adults & children under 12 years and over: 2 gelcaps at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor